The Pier

Overview

After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 4, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Ireland

Production

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,Black Equus Film

Cast

Donal Sweeney,Karl Johnson,Gerard Hurley,John D'Alton,Mary Foskett,David O'Reilly,Con Downing,Lili Taylor,Frank Driscoll,Rory D'Alton

Director

Gerard Hurley

Writer

Gerard Hurley

Producer

Jim Stark,Gerard Hurley

Cinematography

Jesse Cain

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1858799